Moreover, Smart's transition to the Wizards will require adjustments, as he adapts to a new system and teammates. Grizzlies fans have seen firsthand how these factors can affect a player's performance, and Wizards supporters should temper their expectations as Smart integrates into the lineup.

Marcus Smart said he expected a trade, though he was a little surprised since he was moved by the Grizzlies to the Wizards right before the deadline.

Here's what Taylor Jenkins said about the Grizzlies' rotation after Memphis dealt Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia at the trade deadline.

The trade deadline came down to the wire for Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart and general manager, Zach Kleiman. After the Grizzlies traded Smart in a 3-team deal, reactions poured in. Many of which were fired at Memphis,

The Marcus Smart era with the Grizzlies came to an end right before Thursday’s trade deadline. Smart is headed from the Grizzlies to the Wizards in a multi-team trade as first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Grizzlies are sending a first-round pick to the Wizards while Memphis gets two second-round picks.

Former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was one of the unluckiest players at the NBA trade deadline on Thursday.

On December 28, the Grizzlies announced Smart was "diagnosed with a partial tear of the proximal extensor hood of his right index finger" and would be re-evaluated in two weeks. Over a month later, Smart is still week-to-week with no return date in mind.